ascorbic acid

noun

ascor·​bic acid ə-ˈskȯr-bik- 

: vitamin c

Examples of ascorbic acid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

One of these chambers contains a disc of fabric that is pre-wetted with water, one contains a foaming agent made up of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and sodium bicarbonate (the main component of baking soda), and one contains a drop of eye medication. — Ben Coxworth october 23, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026

This includes glycolic, lactic, mandelic, and L-ascorbic acids. — Kara McGrath, Allure, 22 Oct. 2026

The 10% pure L-ascorbic acid works to fight against free radical damage and even out skin tone, while a blend of hyaluronic acid and ceramides helps hydrate skin and fortify the skin barrier. — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026

Guidance from Michigan State University recommends pretreating fruit by soaking it in a mixture of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and cold water, and steam blanching vegetables before dehydrating them. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary a- + New Latin scorbutus scurvy — more at scorbutic

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ascorbic acid

• antacid
• placid

Kids Definition

ascorbic acid

noun

ascor·​bic acid ə-ˌskȯr-bik- 

: vitamin c

Medical Definition

ascorbic acid

noun

ascor·​bic acid ə-ˌskȯr-bik- 

: vitamin c